TN 159 (05-24)

GN 04440.150 Processing Correct Or Corrected Disability Cases

A. Definition of correct or corrected cases

Correct or corrected cases are:

  • Cases with no deficiencies or no technical corrective actions (TCAs)

  • Cases with deficiencies or TCAs corrected by the review component

  • Cases with TCAs adjudicated by the review component after assuming jurisdiction

  • Cases with deficiencies or TCAs corrected by the adjudicating component (i.e. return workload units)

B. Procedure for processing correct or corrected disability cases

1. Processing initial or reconsideration cases

For initial and reconsideration cases, the review component will:

  • Input review results, including results of deficiency returns, into the OQR case processing system.

  • Include any pertinent alerts or messages in the certified electronic folder (CEF) to notify the FO of necessary actions, if applicable.

  • Revise the SSA-831-U3 (Disability Determination and Transmittal), if applicable.

  • Upload the revised SSA-831-U3 (Disability Determination and Transmittal), if applicable.

  • Effectuate the determination, if applicable.

  • Date and release the notice to the appropriate claimant or appointed representative, if applicable.

NOTE: Do not effectuate reopenings. The review component must add any applicable alert or message in the CEF notifying the FO of changes in onset or filing date and the need to effectuate the determination.

2. Processing continuing disability review (CDR) cases

For CDR cases, the review component will:

  • Input review results, including results of deficiency returns, into the OQR case processing system.

  • Include any pertinent alerts or messages in the CEF to notify the FO of necessary actions, if applicable.

  • Revise the SSA-832-C3/U3 (Cessation or Continuance of Disability or Blindness Determination and Transmittal), or SSA-833-C3/U3 (Cessation or Continuance of Disability or Blindness Determination and Transmittal), if applicable.

  • Upload the revised SSA-832-C3/U3 (Cessation or Continuance of Disability or Blindness Determination and Transmittal), or SSA-833-C3/U3 (Cessation or Continuance of Disability or Blindness Determination and Transmittal), if applicable.

  • The review component should effectuate Title II cessations with the exception of potential 301 cases, recon CDRs, expedited reinstatements and Title XVI cessations.

  • For the Title II exceptions and Title XVI cessations, add an alert or message in the CEF to inform the FO that the determination is a cessation and effectuation is necessary.

  • For CDRs involving participation in vocational rehabilitation or similar program (301 involvement), the review component is responsible for deleting the Potential Section 301 certified electronic folder (CEF) flag, if necessary. For DDS procedures for cases involving vocational rehabilitation or similar program, see DI 14510.010. For adding or removing CEF flags, refer to the instructions in DI 81010.080.

    For continuances, delete the Potential Section 301 case flag in eView. Do not delete the flag until it is determined that the case is a continuance.

    For cessations, if the case is not flagged, add the Potential Section 301 case flag in View. Also add the Potential Section 301 case flag in eView when the case is not flagged and is being returned to the adjudicating component for a potential cessation.

  • Date and release the notice to the appropriate claimant or appointed representative, if applicable.

  • Route the folder to the appropriate component per instructions in DI 81020.250B.

NOTE: The Office of Disability Operations or the Program Service Center will release the notice for Title II work activity medical continuances in work incentive cases and reconsideration reversal notices.


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GN 04440.150 - Processing Correct Or Corrected Disability Cases - 05/01/2024
Batch run: 05/06/2024
Rev:05/01/2024